Fern Emily Rosebud Nelson
Verdus J. "Bert" Peterson was born April 13, 1911, in Bijou Hills, Brule Co., SD, and died November 25, 1992, in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA, at age 81. Buried in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark Co., WA. He is the son of Earl Victor Peterson of Mansfield, Richland Co., OH, and Edna Maethorne Rogers of Panora, Guthrie Co., IA.
Fern Emily Rosebud Nelson was born October 28, 1907, in Iona, Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD, and died March 19, 2009, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 101. Buried in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark Co., WA. She is the daughter of Clarence Cornelius Nelson of Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, and Edith Christina Larson of the Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI.
Verdus J. "Bert" Peterson and Fern Emily Rosebud Nelson were married on June 11, 1934, in Winner, Tripp Co., SD.
Verdus J. "Bert" Peterson and Fern Emily Rosebud (Nelson) Peterson had two children:
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Verdus J. "Bert" Peterson and Fern Emily Rosebud (Nelson) Peterson are buried in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark Co., WA. Thanks to Billion Graves for making this image available.
Fern Emily Rosebud Nelson was born October 28, 1907, in Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 3, 1910, shows Clarence C. Nelson (age 31) born in Illinois to Swedish-born parents is a general farmer owning his farm in Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD and has been married 10 years. Living with him is his wife, Edith C. Nelson (age 27) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents, and has all five of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are their children: Myrtle C. Nelson (age 8) born in Illinois; Hazel M. Nelson (age 7) born in Illinois; Paul E. Nelson (age 5) born in Illinois; Fern E. Nelson (age 2) born in South Dakota; and Olive S. Nelson (age 1/12) born in South Dakota.
Verdus Bert Peterson was born April 13, 1911, in Bijou Hills, Brule Co., SD.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 13, 1920, shows Clarence C. Nelson (age 41) born in Illinois to Swedish-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm and living in Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD. Living with him is his wife Edith C. Nelson (age 36) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents. Living with them are their nine unmarried children, born to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents: Myrtle K. Nelson (age 18) born in Illinois who is a Rural School Teacher; Hazel M. Nelson (age 17) born in Illinois; Paul E. Nelson (age 14) born in Illinois; Fern E. R. Nelson (age 12) born in South Dakota; Laurel V. Nelson (age 9) born in South Dakota; Walter R. Nelson (age 4-7/12) born in South Dakota; Violet T. Nelson (age 1-7/12) born in South Dakota; and Norman N. Nelson (age 1/12) born in South Dakota. Clarence C. Nelson was the census enumerator.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 6, 1920, shows Earl V. Peterson (age 32) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents is a General Farmer mortgaging his own farm in La Roche Twp., Charles Mix Co., SD. Living with him is his wife Edna M. Peterson (age 32) born in South Dakota to Wisconsin and Pennsylvania-born parents. Also living at home are their four children, all born in South Dakota to Ohio and South Dakota-born parents: Cecil O. Peterson (age 11); Virtus V. Peterson (age 9); Eva I. Peterson (age 7); and Howard S. Peterson (age 8/12).
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 2, 1930, shows Clarence C. Nelson (age 51) born in Illinois to Swedish-born parents and first married at age 21 is a Farmer owning his own farm and living in Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD. Living with him is his wife Edith C. Nelson (age 36) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents and first married at age 17. Living with them are six of their children, all unmarried and born in South Dakota to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents: Fern E. R. Nelson (age 22) who is a Rural School Teacher; Olive S. Nelson (age 20) who is a Rural School Teacher; Laurel V. Nelson (age 18); Walter R. Nelson (age 14); Violet T. Nelson (age 11); and Norman N. Nelson (age 10). Clarence C. Nelson was the census enumerator.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 10, 1930, shows Earl V. Peterson (age 42) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents and first married at age 19 is a General Farmer owning his own farm in Turney Twp., Gregory Co., SD. Living with him is his wife Edna M. Peterson (age 42) born in Suth Dakota to Pennsylvania-born parents and first married at age 19. Also living at home are their six children, all born in South Dakota to Ohio and South Dakota-born parents: Verdus B. Peterson (age 19), a Farm Laborer; Eva I. Peterson (age 16); Howard S. Peterson (age 16); Steven M. Peterson (age 8); Calvin C. Peterson (age 6); and Alpha R. Peterson (age 3-9/12). Also there is Earl's widowed mother, Samantha J. Peterson (age 68) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents. A boarder is also in the household.
Verdus J. "Bert" Peterson and Fern Emily Rosebud Nelson Marriage Record.
Verdus J. "Bert" Peterson and Fern Emily Rosebud (Nelson) Peterson.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April, 1940, shows Verdus B. Peterson (age 28) born in South Dakota, and 5 years ago was residing in Gregory Co., SD, and with 7 years of School, is a married Off Bearing Worker at a Saw Mill, and who owns his home worth $1,000 and is living in Amboy, Clark Co., WA. Living with him are: his wife, Emily E. P. Peterson (age 32) born in South Dakota, and 5 years ago was residing in Gregory Co., SD, and with 8 years of High School; and his son, George W. Peterson (age 1) born in Washington.
Paul David Patterson and Louise Ruth Peterson were married January 2, 1965, in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.
Paul David Patterson and Louise Ruth Peterson Marriage Record.
Verdus Bert Peterson died November 25, 1992, in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA, at age 81. Buried in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Thursday, November 26, 1992
VERDUS B. PETERSON
The funeral for Verdus B. Peterson will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel in Vancouver, Wash. Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Vancouver. Mr. Peterson died of cancer Wednesday in his Vancouver home. He was 81. Born April 13, 1911, in Bijou Hills, S.D., Mr. Peterson was a retired welder. He had lived in the Vancouver area since 1964. Survivors include his wife, Fern N. of Vancouver; a son, George of Wichita, Kan.; a daughter, Louise Patterson of Portland; brothers, Howard of Seaview, Wash., Steve of Rapid City, S.D., and Colvin of Vancouver; sisters, Eva Hersch of Vancouver and Alpha Graves of Long Beach, Wash.; and three grandchildren.
Fern Emily Rosebud (Nelson) Peterson died March 19, 2009, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 101. Buried in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, March 24, 2009
Peterson, Fern E. (Nelson) 101
10/28/1907 03/19/2009 She was born in Iona, S. D. Fern was a homemaker. She is survived by her son, George; and daughter, Louise. A funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2009, in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver.
The Columbian, Vancouver, Clark Co., WA, Tuesday, March 24, 2009
FERN E. NELSON PETERSON Oct. 28, 1907 - March 19, 2009
Fern E. Nelson Peterson of Milwaukie, OR, passed away on March 19, 2009. She was born in Iona, SD on Oct. 28, 1907 to Clarence and Edith Nelson. In South Dakota she taught school for seven years in a one room school house. On June 11, 1934 Fern and Verdus Peterson were married. They moved to Amboy, WA in 1936 until 1964 when they moved to Vancouver, WA. Fern lived in her home in Vancouver until 2007 when she moved to live with her daughter in Portland, OR. In October of 2007 she celebrated her 100th birthday with a grand party at her niece and nephew, Joanne and Walt Garrison of Ridgefield, WA. She loved life and serving others. Fern is survived by her son, George Peterson of OK; daughter, Louise Patterson of Portland, OR; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; with two sisters still living, Olive Dirks of Ferndale, WA and Laural Nelson of Astoria, OR. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Verdus; mother and father; three brothers; three sisters. Memorial services will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 N. E. 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA, Friday, March 27, 2009, 12:30 p.m. Special thanks to: Elder Care, Milwaukie, OR and Providence Hospice, friends, neighbors and Volunteers of America.